Morgridge Hall construction will conclude this summer, with classes expected to start in the fall. The new facility will house the School of Computer, Data, & Information Sciences along with the Data Science Institute, Center for High Throughput Computing, and biostatistics and medical informatics department.
News and announcements
Ilias Diakonikolas Wins ACM Grace Hopper Award for Breakthrough Techniques in Algorithm Design
Diakonikolas, Sheldon B. Lubar professor of Computer Sciences, received the 2024 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Grace Murray Hopper Award, one of the highest honors for young researchers in computing.
Data Science Hub Shares Progress in 2024 Impact Report
In 2024, the Data Science Hub continued to support researchers in learning data science and computing skills and applying those skills to their research. Read their 2024 Impact Report to see how they are empowering data-rich research.
Grace Wahba Awarded the International Prize in Statistics
This award recognizes Wahba’s groundbreaking work on smoothing splines, which has transformed modern data analysis and machine learning. Wahba joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1967 as the first female faculty member in the department of statistics.
DSI Special Seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington
Join the Data Science Institute on May 16 for a seminar with Dr. Talitha Washington, Howard University.
Data Science for Earth Day
Earth Day, held each year on April 22, is a global event with local roots. Here are a few examples of data science research, tools, and learning opportunities at UW–Madison that help realize the vision of Earth Day.
Inaugural Open Award Recipients Recognized at the Research Bazaar
On March 20th, campus leaders were recognized at the UW–Madison Open Awards for their significant contributions to open scholarship and open source. Additionally, the ceremony recognized thirteen inaugural inductees into the Open Hall of Fame.
Thank You, Research Bazaar Sponsors!
The Data Science Research Bazaar was a big success, and it would not have been possible without the support of our generous campus and industry sponsors.
UW Research Partnership Yields First-of-its-Kind Soil Data Algorithm
University of Wisconsin professor of soil science Jingyi Huang and data scientist Maria Oros developed a new modeling tool for soil scientists. The pair used machine learning and public data to build the Soil Organic Carbon Assistant, which models changes in soil organic carbon.
Explore Potential and Limits of AI and ML at the Research Bazaar
Calling all data enthusiasts! Get ready to dive into the world of AI and machine learning at the 6th annual Data Science Research Bazaar, hosted by the Data Science Hub on March 19-20.